My oldest is 9 and I have been taking him to the voting booth with me since he was very young. In my home politics is very important. We vote at every election and we discuss the issues on a regular basis. He watches the news with me every night and we talk about the things he doesn't understand. I also explain to him why I vote for someone...and what issues are important to me. It's always been somethign that we discuss and we talk about civic duty as far as it pretains to voting as well. I have never felt the need to exclude my son from adult conversations in so far as politics is concerned. To me....if he is to learn these sorts of things...I want to be the one to teach him.
I discuss politics with my kids, ages 9-16. I always have. They know how passionate I am about the PRIVILEDGE of voting, and how important it is to democracy for every eligible person to vote in an informed, intelligent way.
I have discussed my views and opposing views in what I hope is an objective way. I have told my kids to choose for themselves and do their own research before they cast their votes when they get old enough.
I discuss politics with my kids, ages 9-16. I always have. They know how passionate I am about the PRIVILEDGE of voting, and how important it is to democracy for every eligible person to vote in an informed, intelligent way.
I have discussed my views and opposing views in what I hope is an objective way. I have told my kids to choose for themselves and do their own research before they cast their votes when they get old enough.
I can't wait to go vote with them!
Mine are older now, but I started young by helping them see connections between the political process and everyday lives (of themselves and those
The other day he asked me why "McCaimb" wanted to be president.
McCaimb, LOL!
I couldn't stop them if I wanted to.